The Convict (1951)
The practice of Dr. Julien, a GP of Marseilles, consists mainly of drug-addicts. One day, one of his patient dies at his surgery and Julien yields to the temptation : he steals the dead man's money and hides the corpse in a trunk. But the whole thing is discovered and ... misinterpreted. The doctor is condemned for killing the junkie and sent to the Cayenne convict prison, from which he escapes. The Indians give him shelter and he is soon given the opportunity to return their good deed when a yellow fever epidemic strikes their tribe. A young woman helps to fight the disease and, thanks to her, Julien starts considering that a new life is possible for him.
Director: Willy Rozier
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: March 7, 1951
Cast
- Pierre Gay - Doctor Julien
- Lucien Nat - Messner
- Lili Bontemps - Marie-Lou
- Henri Arius - The neighbor
- Roger Blin - Convict
- Juliette Faber - Pilar
- Lucien Callamand - Maître Gloriette
- Daniel Mendaille - Head of the plantation
- Henry Houry - Defense lawyer
- Milly Mathis - Mrs. Rosano
Screenplay
- Willy Rozier (Screenplay)
Production: Sport-Films
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Convict about?
- The practice of Dr. Julien, a GP of Marseilles, consists mainly of drug-addicts. One day, one of his patient dies at his surgery and Julien yields to the temptation : he steals the dead man's money and hides the corpse in a trunk. But the whole thing is discovered and ... misinterpreted. The doctor is condemned for killing the junkie and sent to the Cayenne convict prison, from which he escapes. The Indians give him shelter and he is soon given the opportunity to return their good deed when a yellow fever epidemic strikes their tribe. A young woman helps to fight the disease and, thanks to her, Julien starts considering that a new life is possible for him.
- Who directed The Convict?
- The Convict was directed by Willy Rozier.
- Who stars in The Convict?
- The Convict stars Pierre Gay, Lucien Nat, Lili Bontemps, Henri Arius, Roger Blin, Juliette Faber.
- How long is The Convict?
- The Convict has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is The Convict?
- The Convict is a Drama film.
- Where was The Convict produced?
- The Convict was produced in France.